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Opposite Definition & Meaning

1. Contrary or different in nature, direction, or position.

Example: The opposite direction to north is south.

2. Completely different or contrary.

Example: His opinion is opposite to mine.

3. Facing or situated across from something.

Example: The store is opposite the park.

4. A person or thing that is completely different from another.

Example: She is the opposite of her sister in personality.

5. In mathematics, a number that is the additive inverse of another number.

Example: The opposite of 5 is -

Examples of the word opposite used in sentences.

  • My house is located opposite the park.
  • My favorite color is blue, but my best friend's favorite color is the opposite of mine, which is yellow.
  • The opposite of hot is cold.
  • The teacher asked us to write the opposite of the word "happy".
  • I like pop music but my sister's taste in music is the opposite of mine.
  • The movie was supposed to be a comedy, but it ended up being the opposite; it was very sad.
  • I always wear dark colors, but today I decided to wear something opposite and chose a bright yellow dress.
  • I prefer the countryside, but my friend is the opposite, she loves the city.
  • My neighbor loves dogs, but I'm the opposite, I'm not a big fan of them.
  • I wanted to go on vacation to the beach, but my husband wanted the opposite, to go to the mountains.
  • Jack wants to go out tonight, but Lisa is feeling the opposite and just wants to stay in and watch a movie.
  • Starting from today, we'll be working on a new project with the opposite team, so we'll need to collaborate closely.
  • The new employee's work style is completely opposite to the company's culture, which is causing some tension in the workplace.
  • Although she's very outgoing, her brother is quite the opposite and prefers to keep to himself.
  • The restaurant on this side of the street is too crowded. Let's try the one opposite.
  • Despite being siblings, their personalities were completely opposite.
  • The restaurant was located opposite the park, providing a scenic view for diners.
  • The weather forecast predicted rain, but the sky was clear, indicating the opposite would occur.
  • The two political parties had opposite opinions on the issue, causing heated debates.
  • She always wears bright colors, whereas her best friend is the opposite and prefers neutral tones.
  • Despite their opposite political views, the two candidates managed to have a civil debate.
  • The therapist advised the couple to try to see things from the opposite perspective in order to find a resolution to their arguments.
  • The scientist's latest research showed results that were completely opposite to what he had originally hypothesized.
  • The serene countryside was a welcome opposite to the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • The new restaurant was located opposite to the movie theater, making it a convenient spot for a meal before or after a film.
  • Despite being polar opposites in their political views, the two candidates shared a mutual respect for one another.
  • The opposite side of the coin is that the project could fail if we don't take immediate measures.
  • The opposite of love isn't hatred, it's indifference.
  • It's important to understand the opposite parties argument in order to have an informed discussion.
  • The decision to take the opposite route to avoid the traffic proved to be a wise choice.
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